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PhD position in Electrically Conductive and Lubricious Oxide Coatings (SO IV 20/19)

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Jobbnorge ID: 161920

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About the position

We have a vacancy for a PhD candidate at the Tribology and Surface Engineering group of the Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering at NTNU.

We have an open PhD position in "Vacuum synthesis route for electrically conductive and lubricious oxide coatings".

The position reports to Prof. Nuria Espallargas

Job abstractJV_description

• The PhD candidate will work on the development of a synthesis process for producing solid lubricant coatings with vacuum techniques based on crystalline oxides. A special class of oxides with layered structure will be produced. These oxides should be electrically conductive and lubricious. A layered arrangement vacuum synthesis strategy should be followed to provide the coatings with electrical properties relevant to energy storage applications and microelectronics. These oxides should have comparable electrical and electronic properties to graphene/graphite, but they should be more stable in harsh chemical environments. The goal is to also find an industrial production route. Therefore, this project aims to experimentally produce and prove the electrical and solid lubrication properties of the produced oxide coatings.

Qualification requirements

The PhD-position's main objective is to qualify for work in research positions. The qualification requirement is completion of a master's degree or second degree (equivalent to 120 credits) with a strong academic background in [subject area] or equivalent education with a grade of B or better in terms of NTNU's grading scale. Applicants with no letter grades from previous studies must have an equally good academic foundation. Applicants who are unable to meet these criteria may be considered only if they can document that they are particularly suitable candidates for education leading to a PhD degree.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, postdoctor and research assistant

Other qualifications

• We seek highly motivated fellows with a MSc degree in Materials Technology, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering or other relevant disciplines. Master students graduating summer 2019 can apply.

• The candidate should have documented skills and experience in coating synthesis processes.

• The candidate should have documented relevant research experience, specialization in the topic or similar topic and personal qualifications and motivation for working in a research topic with industrial impact. If the candidate has previously worked as research assistant or internship in a research group, this will be considered when evaluating the applicants.

• Having a bachelor's degree on a relevant topic (i.e. tribology or surface engineering) will be positively considered.

• Knowledge of Norwegian language will be positively evaluated and considered.

• Excellent English skills, written and spoken, are required. Applicants from non-English speak countries outside Europe must present an official language test report. The acceptable tests are TOEFL, IELTS, and Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). Minimum scores are:

  TOEFL: 600 / writing 4.5 (paper-based test), 92 / writing 22 (internet-based test)

  IELTS: 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic IELTS test accepted)

  CAE/CPE: grade B or A.
   

Personal characteristics

 

• Female candidates are encouraged to apply following the equality policies of NTNU.

• Candidates willing to take challenges and motivated to achieve only excellent work

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

Salary and conditions

PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 449 400 before tax per year. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years. Appointment to a PhD position requires admission to the PhD programme in Mechanical Engineering

As a PhD candidate, you undertake to participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period. A condition of appointment is that you are in fact qualified for admission to the PhD programme within three months.

Appointment takes place on the terms that apply to State employees at any time, and after the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

 

General information

Working at NTNU

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. Under the Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova), information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have their name entered on the list of applicants.

Questions about the position can be directed toProf. Nuria Espallargas, e-mail nuria.espallargas (at) ntnu.no

About the application:
Publications and other academic works that the applicant would like to be considered in the evaluation must accompany the application. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify the individual applicant's contribution to joint works, the applicant must include a brief abstractJV_description of his or her contribution.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number SO IV 20/19 when applying.

Application deadline: 23.01.2019

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